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Discretionary Housing Payments Policy

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15/02/2018 - Discretionary Housing Payments Policy

RESOLVED THAT

1. the Discretionary Housing Payment Policy in Appendix 2 be approved.

2. decisions relating to the award of DHP in line with the policy and DWP guidance, be delegated to the Head of Revenues and Benefits, with the final decision in the event of dispute being taken by the Chief Finance Officer.

3. the Chief Finance Officer be authorised to apply to DCLG for an accounting direction if it appears that the annual allocation will be exceeded in any financial year